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Guides for Indian hosts and hoteliers.
Practical, regularly checked guides on GST, Form-III, guest ID rules, homestay registration and OTA distribution, written for people who run homestays, villas, resorts and hotels in India.
GST & Billing
GST on Hotel Room Rent in 2026: Rates, Examples and Invoice Format
Since 22 September 2025, hotel rooms at ₹7,500 or less per night attract 5% GST without input tax credit, and rooms above ₹7,500 attract…
Homestay Guides
How to Register a Homestay in India: State-wise Guide (2026)
Homestay registration in India happens at state level, with a voluntary national scheme where states have none. This guide compares the main state schemes,…
Compliance
Aadhaar at Hotel Check-in: Masked Aadhaar, OVSE and DPDP Rules
Hotels need to verify every guest, but Aadhaar photocopies are a liability. Here is how UIDAI’s 2025 offline verification rules, police registers and the…
OTAs & Distribution
How to Stop Double Bookings Across MakeMyTrip, Airbnb and Booking.com
Double bookings happen when one room is sold on two sites before either calendar updates. Here is why iCal alone is not enough, what…
Buying Guides